August 2023 Newsletter

This is the first pottery/ceramic exhibit GAC has done and it is taking place September 9 through October 21, 2023.
Opening reception is September 9, 6 to 9pm

Start working on the ceramic pieces now!  This is an open show with juror Yoko Sekino-Bové of Carnegie Mellon selecting the winners. Registration Due by August 22. Deliver work to GAC August 29, 31, and September 2 from 10 am to 3pm.  A total of $1,900 in prizes will be awarded.
Categories include:  A) Thrown pieces (created on the wheel), B) Hand built pieces (slab, coil, pinch or combination), C) Sculptures and Relief, D) Children’s Works – Children under the age of 15 that have taken pottery classes at GAC qualify.  They are encouraged to submit 2 pieces. At least one will be accepted. E) 2D works (paintings) must highlight a pottery piece, or the process of pottery/ceramics. 2D works are not eligible for prizes but can be listed for sale. GAC Commissions apply. The rules for acceptance for categories A, B, C, and D: the piece/s must be made of ceramic clay and fired in a kiln; no factory or commercial mold produced items will be accepted.  This will be an exciting exhibition we’re looking forward to presenting.  The prospectus is posted on GAC’s website and print copies are available in the gallery.

 

The annual kids art camp was held July 24-28 with the theme of “Keep ART in eARTh”. The Education Committee of Nancy Dalverny, Shirleah Kelly and Pat Majcher offers a heart felt thank you to Ginger Hepler, Justin Hicks, Lin Nagy, Helen Keegan Geroux and Rose Sovak for organizing unique earth-loving projects. A very special thank you goes to our two teenage assistants Ayana Martin and Leah Henry.

OPEN STUDIOS and Ongoing Classes Open studios do not require formal registration and can be attended once, or however many times you want.  Contact the Center to obtain information from the Open Studio artist such as cost, schedule, etc. Reference the title (below) in bold and the artist if applicable.

Anyone who wants to teach a class in the fall should submit a proposal by July 31.
Open Studios and Wednesday Night Painters will continue through the summer.

 

FROM THE ARCHIVES……
This month’s ‘From the Archives’ Tid-Bit is from the GAC history;Martha M. Morgan was given high honor at the Clarion State Teachers’ College in 1952.  Her painting is in the GAC Foyer.   Did you notice it when you entered?   At the 50^th reunion of Mrs. Morgan’s class, she exhibited 28 paintings in the Becht Hall.    Martha had previously exhibited for 19 years with the Associated Artist of Pittsburgh and for 19 years at the Greensburg Art Club.  She was in the Butler Art Institute of Youngstown, Ohio for one year, and the Art Alliance of Philadelphia for one year.  Her work can be found in Pittsburgh Public Schools, Latrobe High School and Southwest Greensburg Schools.Look for more Excerpts in the September Newsletter.

UPCOMING MEMBER EXHIBITS
PICTURE THIS at the GREENSBURG/HEMPFIELD LIBRARY

STORMS AND SAINTS
A solo exhibition
August: Stephanie Oplinger, August 4 – September 7
OPENING August 4, 5 – 7pm

September: Jackie Moreno’s class, September 15 – October 19
PICTURE THIS AT THE LIBRARY, is the collaborative effort of the Greensburg Art Center and the    Greensburg-Hempfield Library. The members of the Greensburg Art Center have been very supportive in the past and are encouraged to continue to take part in this opportunity. The exhibits are free and open to the public.  Would you like to exhibit at the library next year? Contact Rose Sovyak at 412-558-0810 or rosemarysovyak@gmail.com.SO THE SKY FELL
Artist Sarah Hunter presents ‘So the Sky Fell’.  Opening Reception August 5^th from 6 to 9pm and an Open House August 10^th 4 to 8pm at ‘The Manos Gallery’, located at 320 East 5^th Avenue, Tarentum, PA

OTHER EXHIBITS AROUND TOWNLatrobe Art Center Mister Fred Rodgers Fine Art Juried Exhibition This exhibition will be on display from September 1 – 30, 2023.  Opening reception and Award Presentation will be on FRIDAY, September 8, 2023 from 5 – 7 p.m.

REGIONAL CALL FOR ARTISTS

The Westmoreland The Westmoreland is accepting proposals for exhibitions, which are held in the Robertshaw Gallery. Regional artists working in all media and living within a 150-mile radius of Greensburg/Pittsburgh, PA will be considered. Site-specific installations are welcome. For more information about submission guidelines, please contact Curatorial Assistant Bonnie West at 724.837.1500 x129 or bwest@thewestmoreland.org.

Norwin Art League 47^th Annual Exhibit
The Norwin Art League is please to announce that its 46th Annual Art Exhibit will be held at the Redstone Highlands Clubhouse, 12921 Redstone Drive, North Huntingdon, PA 15642  September 8,9, from 12pm to 8pm and Sunday September 10 from 12 pm to 5pm, 2023.  For more information, contact 724-863-2485 or 724-863-2456 or bobvon123@comcast.net

CALL FOR ENTRIES! Southwestern Pennsylvania Council for the Arts 28^th Annual Juried Art Exhibit  The Southwestern Pennsylvania Council for the Arts 28^th Annual Juried Art Exhibition. Exhibition Dates: Nov. 17, 2023 through Feb. 4, 2024. Entry Deadline: Sept. 1, 2023. Hosted by the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art at Ligonier Valley. Entry Fee: $40. Mail in entry form and online entry available at www.spcarts.org.

Art Show at Pitt-Greensburg Part of the Blue and Gold Celebration 2023 September 25 through October 6 at the Millstein Library at the Pitt-Greensburg Campus Deadline for Registration Sept. 8  For details, go to https://www.greensburg.pitt.edu/blue-and-gold/art-show  or contact the University of Pittsburg at Greensburg, Alumni Relations

RIVER ART WORKS – ART TOURNAMENT  Mammoth Park, PA Pavilion 13 at lake, Saturday September 23 from 2:30 to 7pm ARTISTS NEEDED – Artists are given 30 minutes to create a visual piece.  Art will be judged on loudness of crowd cheering and amount of donations in their jar.  Canvases are provided, artists bring their own tools and supplies. To Compete, call 724-547-4121 or email jane@riverartworks.org

Philip Dressler Center for the Arts, Somerset, PA
‘HAUNTED, the Sequel’ CALL FOR ENTRIES! Special Effects Makeup Artists, Monster Makers, Fabricators, & Prop Makers. 3D and 2D works are acceptable. This exhibit will showcase the art forms of special effects makeup, fabrication and monster making, prop making, and other skillful techniques used in the world of the Haunt. Workshops and speakers are planned throughout the exhibit. Drop Off: The Philip Dressler Center for the Arts, 214 Harrison Ave., Somerset, PA 15501. Wednesday, October 4th & Thursday, Oct. 5th from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, October 7th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Special Effects Makeup Artists, Monster Makers, Fabricators, & Prop Makers.  For details and the prospectus, see https://laurelarts.org/artist-call-for-entries/     For questions, contact Becca Frola-Biss at rfrolabiss@gmail.com

CONGRATULATIONS
We would like to give recognition to our Members for any special award or recognition they receive.   Kindly submit the detailed information in an email to Mary Yeager myeager777@gmail.com or call the Center, one week before the last day of the month.MEMBER CORRESPONDENCE
Hope everyone is having a wonderful summer !

Touchstone Center for Crafts Opportunity for Veterans Veteran Scholarships are available for veterans and their family members for a 2, 3, for 5 day workshop at Touchstone Center for the Crafts.
For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.touchstonecrafts.org/workshops/scholarships
Opportunities & Job Listings at Touchstone Center for Crafts
For more information and to apply: https://www.touchstonecrafts.org/get-involved/opportunities

APPLICATIONS in the Rowe Gallery for EXHIBITIONS in the 2023/24 Years If you or a group of artists wants to exhibit your work in our Rowe Gallery next year, APPLY NOW.  Artist proposals are available on the website at greensburgartcenter.org.  We have recently revised our Gallery fee to be more affordable.  Check with any Gallery or Executive Committee member.

ARTIST MARKET is looking for ARTISTS We are looking for Artists to display and sell their fine art in our Rowe Gallery and classroom.  Items such as jewelry, fabric art, pottery, as well as small pieces of wall art are welcome.  Any medium is acceptable.   Prospective artists must be juried in by the Artist Market committee.  Items are displayed throughout the year and concludes with our big event, the “Art of Gifting”,   held during November and December.  Interested artists may contact the committee chairperson Debbie King at debbieking@yahoo.com or by the link on the GAC website greensburgartcenter.org.
Opportunity for Artist Market Members Only,  GAC is accepting “Small Works”.   For guidelines, please go to https://www.greensburgartcenter.org under Artist Market. Watch for more details in e-mails and Facebook.

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
For all of you who love the Greensburg Art Center, Show your support in a meaningful way.  Help us continue to serve as a true Community Art Center through your contribution to the Center.  donate via PayPal or at greensburgartcenter.org or Call 724-837-6791 or Mail your contribution to Greensburg Art Center, 230 Todd School Road, Greensburg, PA 15601

GAC MEMBERSHIP DUES
Individual – $40        Family – $70       College Students – $25
Artist market – $40
Membership for 2023 is due. Benefits include: 10% off classes, workshops and rentals, and with our partner businesses.  Eligibility for Artist Market, teaching, exhibitions in Members-Only Exhibition and auxiliary exhibits. Discounts on artist commissions, voting rights; prospectus and newsletter updates. Thanks to all who have paid their dues for 2023!

LORETTA IS LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD MONITORS —MONITOR MANAGER Loretta Wolfe is scheduling the volunteers and is finding substitutes when necessary.  If interested in helping by agreeing to take one 3-hour shift PER month, please contact Loretta at 724-837-5534 or eflow26@aol.com

ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS ALSO NEEDED:

______GO Laurel Highlands contact, we are a member but need someone get involved with GO Laurel Highlands to make the membership work better for GAC.
______Attend  Westmoreland Heritage Meetings and give feed-back
______Offer other service______________________________________
YOU ARE NEEDED –Kindly Call or Visit GAC and leave your Name, phone number, E-mail Or from the webpage, go to: Send a message to the center (greensburgartcenter.org) or Email directly at greensburgartcenter75@gmail.com, or drop us a line via the US Mail.  Label ‘Volunteer’ on the envelope.

CLASSIFIED ADS ART RESTORATION: Painting torn while moving.  Looking for someone who can restore/fix.  Contact the Art Center and ask the monitor to provide the contact information (located on the kitchen bulletin board).

STAINED GLASS TOOLS, grinder, cutting tools, marking tools, patterns, etc.  Contact Mary Yeager for a complete list and make a fair price offer.  Myeager777@gmail.com or 724-216-7477Do you want something art related advertised?  Contact Mary at Myeager777@gmail.com or 724-216-7477

RENTALS
KITCHEN AND/OR GALLERY
If you or your group are interested in renting space a GAC for an event, consider the Kitchen and Gallery.  The kitchen provides a fully functional kitchen with oven, stove top, microwave and serving ware and the Gallery to a truly impressive space to entertain.  Rental fees range from $100 to $200 depending upon membership and if you need the classroom, kitchen and/or gallery.  Contact the Center for more detailed information.
DARKROOM
Available are several enlargers and the necessary trays, sink, safe light, timers, etc. Chemicals are NOT included in the rental cost.   Photo paper is FREE. Bring your materials and have fun developing!  Cost: $5/3 hours  $25/Week     INTERESTED? Contact: Shirleah Kelly 412-915-0301 or Shirleah1@aol.com.

POTTERY STUDIO
Wheel or Kiln Space is available for rent by GAC members only, Contact Johanna Sheppard at jgsheppard470@gmail.com

NEWSLETTER
Send Newsletter SUBMISSIONS to Mary Yeager @myeager777@gmail.com one week before the last day of the month. Copies will be available in the GAC office.

2023 Executive Board
If you need to contact someone on the board, please call the center during normal business hours.
President: Jerry Scorpion                                         Members at Large
Vice President: Rose Sovyak                        Sarah Hunter     Peg Panasiti
Treasurer: Pat Majcher                                  Marcie Koynok      Tami Krusper
Secretary: Mary Yeager                                  Loretta Wolfe      Nancy Rusbosin
Linley Nagy      Olga Herbert